"I would like to give him a sensation." Considering the manner in which Mark had treated his stepbrother, Frank may be excused for the wish to puzzle him a little.
Finding himself lonely, Mark decided to take a walk not long after Frank's departure.

He was sauntering along the road, when he heard the sound of hoofs, and, to his surprise, saw his stepbrother on the back of Ajax.
His first thought was that Frank had gone to Col.

Vincent's stable and brought away Ajax without permission, in defiance of Mr.Manning's will.
He resolved to take him to task for it immediately.

Frank purposely slackened the speed of his horse in order to give Mark the chance he sought.
"Why are you riding Ajax ?" asked Mark.
"It is a pleasant evening," answered Frank, "and I thought I should enjoy it." "Where did you get him ?" "From Col.

Vincent's stable, where he never ought to have been carried," answered Frank, with spirit.
"You seem to think you can do anything you like, Frank Courtney," said Mark, provoked, deciding that his suspicions were well founded.
"Is there any particular reason why I should not ride Ajax ?" demanded Frank.
"You have made yourself liable to arrest for horse stealing," said Mark.
"It would serve you right if Col.